Gateway town · Northern Tanzania Hub
Arusha City
Nestled at the base of Mount Meru, Arusha is the vibrant gateway to Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit.
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1 night
Year-round
Fly-in possible
About
About Arusha City.
Nestled at the base of Mount Meru, Arusha is the vibrant gateway to Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit. It is the perfect place to recover from an international flight in a lush, comfortable environment, or to relax before your journey home.
Government fees
No park entry fees apply — this is a town, not a national park. Accommodation in town still carries the standard Tourism Development Levy (TDL) at 1% of net room rate.
Getting there
Drive times to other destinations.
Approximate dry-season drive times in a private 4×4. Legs marked as productive game viewing are themselves part of the safari experience. Long legs that need an overnight midway, or transfers we always fly, are flagged in the note column.
| Destination | Drive time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Manyara National Park | 2 hrs | Transit drive |
| Tarangire National Park | 3 hrs | Transit drive |
| Karatu | 3 hr 30 min | Transit drive |
| Ngorongoro Crater | 4 hrs | Transit drive |
| Ndutu Ngorongoro Conservation | 6 hrs | Transit drive |
| Seronera Central Serengeti | 8 hrs | Transit drive |
| Grumeti Western Serengeti | 10 hrs | Flight only — we don't drive this leg |
| Kogatende Northern Serengeti (Mara River) | 12 hrs | Transit drive |
| Lamai Northern Serengeti | 12 hr 30 min | Transit drive |
Keep reading
Related to your trip.
Pricing
How safari pricing works.
Park fees, lodge tiers, transport ranges. Everything line-itemised.
Seasons
When to visit.
Month-by-month calendar. Where the migration is each month.
Lodges
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Lodges and camps across every destination.
Common questions
Tanzania safari FAQ.
Planning, lodges, park fees, transport — answered.